Mona Q. Elsea, MD
- Family Medicine
Average rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Ocean Park Family Medicine
|
2701 Ocean Park Boulevard, Suite 130
Santa Monica,
CA
90405
US
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2012
Residencies
Family Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine: Family Medicine, 2012
Preventive Medicine, New York Hospital - Cornell University Medical Ctr, 2009
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Winthrop-University Hospital, 2006
Internships
Family Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine: Family Medicine, 2010
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Winthrop-University Hospital, 2005
Degrees
MPH, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, 2009
MD, New York Medical College, 2004
Locations
Hospital Affiliations
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Areas of Focus
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Reviews
Overall rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
266 total ratings |
175 reviews
5.0
April 30, 2026
She addressed my concerns and explained everything with common language.
5.0
April 28, 2026
Very good
5.0
April 21, 2026
I didn’t have to wait and the services were promptly completed.
5.0
April 21, 2026
Dr. Elsea has been my doctor for many years. I appreciate her careful consideration of my symptoms and her excellent care.
5.0
April 17, 2026
Very nice
5.0
April 14, 2026
Always a pleasure to see Dr Elsea
5.0
April 10, 2026
Dr. Elsea is consistently excellent. She provides thoughtful, insightful care with clarity and patience (for all my many questions!). I cannot recommend her highly enough!
5.0
April 9, 2026
Professional, sharp, respectful, great doctor
5.0
April 9, 2026
Dr. Elsea and her staff are very courteous and professional
5.0
April 8, 2026
Very friendly and on time.
5.0
April 7, 2026
She was helpful in recognizing need for a specialist and immediately got the order in.
5.0
April 3, 2026
I had a very positive experience with my doctor, Dr. Mona Elsea. She is truly dedicated to my health and overall well-being. During every visit, she takes the time to listen carefully to my concerns, answer my questions, and explain things in a way that is easy to understand.
5.0
March 30, 2026
As always Dr. Elsea is professional, direct, while still being supportive. She checked multiple times during the appointment for understanding on her recommendations and if I had any other questions. It was a quick appointment, but I did not feel rushed or moved through quickly.
5.0
March 30, 2026
After seeing these providers for so long I value their work and compassion. Everyone who has treated me has been nothing but respectful and kind with trusted opinions and care.
5.0
March 26, 2026
She addressed my concerns
5.0
March 18, 2026
Thorough explanations
5.0
March 16, 2026
Dr. Elsea is the best doctor . She takes care of me and my wife.
5.0
March 16, 2026
Very good
5.0
March 12, 2026
Addressed all my questions in a calm, patient manner
5.0
March 11, 2026
Dr. Elsea is great. I really like her as my primary care physician.
5.0
March 11, 2026
The best doctor ever. One of the best at UCLA medical centers.
5.0
March 11, 2026
Dr Elsea is a good listener and takes the time to answer questions and concerns.
5.0
March 10, 2026
Very Helpful
5.0
March 9, 2026
She was very nice & helpful like always.
5.0
March 5, 2026
Dr Elsea. Like always, very patient and kind with me, that's why I appreciate UCLA
5.0
March 5, 2026
It was extremely efficient. I got their early but was seen immediately and was in and out.. Very impressed with how this place is run.
5.0
March 2, 2026
Dr. Elsie has been the best PCP I’ve had for 5 years. She’s attentive, communicative and listens.
5.0
March 2, 2026
Dr. Elsea was on time. She asked me several questions. She listened to all of my answers. She responded to all of my concerns. She did everything that was necessary for a physical exam. She gave me appropriate referrals.
5.0
February 27, 2026
She is really nice and helpful.
5.0
February 24, 2026
I love all my doctors at UCLA very kind professional awesome👍
5.0
February 23, 2026
Always a pleasure to meet with Dr.Elsea
5.0
February 18, 2026
Had my annual physical with Dr Elsea. She was very thorough and explained everything clearly. She also patiently listened to my questions & concerns. The appointment didn't feel rushed. And she was very gentle during my examination.
5.0
February 18, 2026
Dr. Elsea is an excellent doctor, kind, thorough, and knowledgeable.
5.0
February 17, 2026
Dr Elsea cheerfully listened to all of my concerns and ordered the necessary referrals,efficiently while in the room with me. I feel like she is always happy to see me and answers my questions respectfully without rushing.
5.0
February 13, 2026
Dr Elsea listens patiently and addresses all health related issues professionally. The nurses and front desk staff are also very professional and helpful.
5.0
February 13, 2026
No wait, all questions answered
5.0
February 13, 2026
Dr Elsea is the best primary care physician I’ve ever seen. Amazing bedside manner and extremely knowledgeable and patient.
5.0
February 9, 2026
Excellent, the nurse and the Doctor were excellent.
5.0
February 6, 2026
She listens and she's the best!
5.0
February 6, 2026
She is also very patient with me and listens to my concerns. I liked the convenience of being able to schedule earlier video call than waiting for an in person appointment.
5.0
February 5, 2026
Dr Elsea always takes the time to talk through any health concerns I have and she errs on the side of caution which I appreciate.
5.0
January 30, 2026
Always good experience with this Dr and office
5.0
January 28, 2026
She’s a kind and bright doctor.
5.0
January 22, 2026
Dr. ELSEA was very kind, knowledgeable and helpful. She is an excellent doctor!
5.0
January 21, 2026
They were on time and addressed all my concerns. Very courteous and very professional. They greet you with a happy smile.
3.0
January 16, 2026
She’s better than she used to. She used to be rude and dismissive. Now she’s just neutral.
5.0
January 15, 2026
I have the best doctor for 10 years and she’s always been helpful to me. Taking care of my health.
5.0
January 13, 2026
Always professional
5.0
January 12, 2026
Exelente
5.0
January 9, 2026
Best doctor ever!
5.0
December 12, 2025
Each time I meet with Dr. Elsea, we get my issue and everything is addressed at the time of the visit. She’s extremely thorough and professional..
5.0
December 11, 2025
Thorough, efficient. In and out.
5.0
December 11, 2025
Very friendly & helpful.
5.0
December 11, 2025
Exelente
5.0
December 10, 2025
Doctor Elesa was my Ocean Park clinic physician today. Her manner was professional patient and listened attentively . Doctor answered all my questions related to the reason for my visit, which was quite involved. After a thorough discussion, she prescribed what she felt would be a helpful medication for my conditions that prevailed.
5.0
December 10, 2025
In overall- excellent!
5.0
December 10, 2025
Efficient and the doctor answered all my questions
5.0
December 9, 2025
Very professional, informative, and listened well
5.0
December 8, 2025
She was very present and answered all of my questions even though she was pressed for time. I very much appreciated that.
5.0
December 8, 2025
Friendly Efficient Caring
5.0
December 8, 2025
Dr Elsea is great.
5.0
December 5, 2025
Thorough and friendly
5.0
December 4, 2025
Very good
5.0
December 3, 2025
Everything was perfect. Got everything I needed, and everything answered.
5.0
December 3, 2025
Mona is tge best
5.0
December 1, 2025
Dr. Mona Elsea is a very good doctor. I have been with her quite a while and I feel very confident that she is dedicated to my good health and provides me with excellent care, and good advice. She’s patient and she’s a good listener. I trust her and know that she wants the best for me and that’s very important to me.
5.0
December 1, 2025
Dr Elsea fit me in to peruse a trauma injury I sustained and just wanted her to check on my progress. I love her, and her office.
5.0
November 24, 2025
Excellent Physician! Always on top of my health care.
5.0
November 21, 2025
I love Dr Mona Very efficient and kind. Good listener The office staff is great. Very professional and also kind and fun
5.0
November 21, 2025
Dr. Elsea is always professional, caring, patient, responsive, and provides excellent care. If I could rate her as more than five stars I absolutely would!
5.0
November 20, 2025
She is a wonderful doctor. Very understanding & caring.
5.0
November 18, 2025
I’ve been going to Dr. Elsea for years. She’s a kind and compassionate doctor that always gives you all the time and space you need. She answers any and all questions you may have during your visit and is thorough in her exams.
5.0
November 14, 2025
Meeting with Dr Osea is always a pleasure.
5.0
November 12, 2025
She is always pleasant and not rushed and willing to answer any questions.
5.0
November 10, 2025
Dr. ELSEA is the best family doctor for me and my wife. She is very nice for all her patients. We like her very much.
5.0
November 10, 2025
Dr Else is sooooo much caring!!
5.0
November 8, 2025
Quick and direct
5.0
November 6, 2025
She gave me the medicine that I wanted to be on.
5.0
November 6, 2025
Dr. Elsea is always excellent.
5.0
October 30, 2025
Exelente
5.0
October 28, 2025
She is thorough in her exams and expresses care and concern for me. I enjoy her as my doctor very much
5.0
October 28, 2025
Best Doctor
5.0
October 23, 2025
Muy buena
5.0
October 22, 2025
Attentive. Reactive in a good way. Polite and clear
5.0
October 22, 2025
She’s very detailed very careful listener
5.0
October 22, 2025
Got the job done e
5.0
October 22, 2025
Thankful and appreciative for the great service at Santa Monica UCLA
5.0
October 21, 2025
D. Elsea is always the best. She is so understanding and helps me in whatever situation I need.. Thank you Dr. Elsea You are the best!!
5.0
October 21, 2025
Professional, knowledgable, patience, trustworthy and kind
5.0
October 21, 2025
Dr Mona is wonderful
5.0
October 21, 2025
Dr. Mona is pleasant and hears me out. It is very important to have support from your doctor when planning for your wellness. Her approach is appreciated.
5.0
October 20, 2025
Dr. Elses has been my primary doctor for 5 or 6 years. She is careful as a physician and cares about me as a patient. It is always a joy to see her
4.0
October 18, 2025
Dr. Elsea is always caring, professional and attentive. She not only listens to all my concerns but also provides solutions. I’m very grateful for having her as my primary doctor.
5.0
October 17, 2025
I am feeling blessed to have her as my Dr because take care every patient as her family
5.0
October 13, 2025
My doctor welcomed me warmly, listened to my concerns and gave recommendations related to my health. I am thankful for it!
5.0
October 13, 2025
Professional, kind, and compassionate.
5.0
October 13, 2025
Always friendly, always courteous always on time. UCLA is the best.👍
5.0
October 9, 2025
Dr.Elsea and her staff are AMAZING.
5.0
October 9, 2025
Excellent physician, no hesitation in recommending her to all
5.0
October 7, 2025
Excellent as usual
5.0
October 6, 2025
My doctor listens and knows my condition very well
5.0
October 6, 2025
Exelente
5.0
October 5, 2025
Dr Elsea is the best. Always listens and is efficient.
5.0
October 3, 2025
Dr. Elsea is always kind and patient. She is very thorough during the visit, and always is prompt to answer my questions. I always leave her office heard and cared for.
5.0
October 3, 2025
Dr. Mona Cho-Alicia, listened to my concerns and prescribed remedies.
5.0
October 1, 2025
Professional, good bedside manners, listened to me.
5.0
October 1, 2025
Dr. Cho Elsea is always kind and attentive.
5.0
September 26, 2025
She is patient and understanding.
5.0
September 26, 2025
Dr. Elsea and the nurse team were fantastic in making me feel comfortable the entire appointment, especially when I blacked out from a blood draw. I am returning to this clinic after a few years away (due to changing insurance and circumstances) and I am so glad I can come here again. After visiting a UCLA office and different doctor in Beverly Hills I am much happier with Dr. Elsea's bedside manner. I will return for as long as I am able!
5.0
September 26, 2025
Great Listening Understands
5.0
September 25, 2025
Dr mona is extremely attentive, caring and professional, always a good listener, very helpful , great experience seeing her
5.0
September 24, 2025
The doctor really listened to me. I never felt rushed. She was nice and very helpful.
5.0
September 24, 2025
Makes me feel I’m in good hands
5.0
September 23, 2025
Dr Elsea is always patient, and answers questions/concerns clearly.
5.0
September 22, 2025
Fantastic
5.0
September 16, 2025
She’s thorough, patient, communicative, and very knowledgeable.
5.0
September 16, 2025
Efficient, but not rushed. She listened well.
5.0
September 15, 2025
Great, on time and thorough.
5.0
September 15, 2025
Very good
5.0
September 15, 2025
Always cordial, attentive, answers questions, and on time.
5.0
September 9, 2025
Dr. Elsea is very competent, patient and thoughtful with my healthcare needs and concerns. I am very appreciative to have her as my GP.
5.0
September 6, 2025
She’s great! Fast and efficient. Listens and cares. I hope to have her for a long time.
5.0
September 5, 2025
She was thorough and explained everything I needed to know. It is always a pleasure to deal with Dr. Elsea.
5.0
September 2, 2025
She is excellent..caring and concerned.
5.0
August 29, 2025
No wait; the doctor listens and invites questions.
5.0
August 28, 2025
my concerns was addressed
5.0
August 28, 2025
Wonderful
5.0
August 26, 2025
Doctor, front desk staff and Nurses were all great and helpful.
5.0
August 25, 2025
She was attentive and polite. She listened and made relevant comments and helpful suggestions.
5.0
August 25, 2025
Dr. Elsea was professional, clear and very helpful, as usual. A very good doctor.
5.0
August 22, 2025
My primary doctor is an amazing person and doctor. She’s caring, understanding and knowledgeable
5.0
August 19, 2025
Dr. Elsea is kind, professional, & thorough.
4.0
August 18, 2025
Doctor was attentive and welcoming
5.0
August 18, 2025
On time; all questions answered
5.0
August 18, 2025
I really like Dr. Elsea. She is great.
5.0
August 3, 2025
Dr. Elsea is always supportive, good natured and thorough. I have faith in her abilites.
5.0
August 1, 2025
De. Elsea is very professional and caring. Took care of all my concerns.
5.0
August 1, 2025
It went well, waiting for blood test results
5.0
July 31, 2025
Dr Elsea is very nice
5.0
July 31, 2025
She’s great. Always a good listener and very thorough.
5.0
July 30, 2025
Dr Elsea = greatness
5.0
July 29, 2025
Dr Elsea was wonderful. She was thorough and listened to all my concerns.
4.0
July 28, 2025
Brief and ok She was filling in for my usual pc who is out for a bit. Did ask me many times if I had any questions and handled my requests. Nice demanet
5.0
July 28, 2025
She’s always very clear and direct
5.0
July 26, 2025
She's always. At the top of her game
5.0
July 23, 2025
Quick and easy
5.0
July 23, 2025
Fantastic
5.0
July 23, 2025
It was great visit always good houses with Dr Elsea
5.0
July 22, 2025
She is very nice. Caring
5.0
July 18, 2025
Doctor is always helpful and very pleasant.
5.0
July 15, 2025
She always takes the time to listen and has a great attitude.
5.0
July 15, 2025
Dr. Elsea was very attentive to my concerns.
5.0
July 11, 2025
I have been a patient of Dr Mona Elsea since 2018 and am happy to say that she is kind, knowledgeable and helpful to me as I navigate my health-care in my 70's. My health has improved markedly since I began my care at SMUCLA in 2018, with Dr Elsea as my primary care physician.
5.0
July 9, 2025
My experience has been great. Dr Mona Elsea is very patient and kind, and I am in the best care with her and her staff.
5.0
July 9, 2025
This was a Brief follow up visit for blood pressure and cholesterol. It was very quick and efficient. Dr Elsea answered any questions I had.
5.0
July 8, 2025
Staff friendly and helpful and doctor always on time and efficient as well as personable
5.0
July 8, 2025
All good
5.0
July 7, 2025
She is easy to talk to. I trust her and feel respected. She asks good questions and explains information clearly.
5.0
July 7, 2025
Dr. Elsea was great and always answers any questions regarding my health.
5.0
July 7, 2025
Exelente
5.0
June 27, 2025
asked good questions, kind
5.0
June 24, 2025
She is nice and experienced enough to ask the right questions in annual check up. She gives good advice to take care of my health.
5.0
June 23, 2025
Efficient, professional and friendly staff and doctor. Bedside manners and service is friendly.
5.0
June 21, 2025
Very friendly and helpful experience over all
5.0
June 18, 2025
Dr. Mona is very kind & attentive!
5.0
June 18, 2025
Dr. Elsea very attentive, always listens to my needs and concerns
5.0
June 18, 2025
She’s wonderful. It’s always great with her. She had already read my notes and knew exactly what I was requesting.
5.0
June 17, 2025
She’s thorough and very nice.
5.0
June 17, 2025
I wish for only such doctors. My doctor is exceptional. English is my second language. Which for me is sometimes stressful. The doctor is empathetic, specific and always helpful in answering my questions.
5.0
June 12, 2025
She’s thorough, clear
5.0
June 11, 2025
It was very enlightening.
5.0
June 11, 2025
She was great. Very helpful.
5.0
June 10, 2025
I really like Dr. Elsea. She listens well and makes sure I feel comfortable.
5.0
June 10, 2025
Caring, very knowledgeable, patient
5.0
June 10, 2025
Familiar with me and addressed my questions